{"id":4425,"date":"2014-09-23T23:36:31","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T20:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sukofamily.org\/?p=4425"},"modified":"2014-09-25T10:42:50","modified_gmt":"2014-09-25T07:42:50","slug":"the-toll-of-human-suffering-in-ukraine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sukofamily.org\/the-toll-of-human-suffering-in-ukraine\/","title":{"rendered":"The Toll of Human Suffering in Ukraine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ongoing war and violence in Eastern Ukraine have left in their wake a tidal wave of human suffering and pain. The violence has killed or injured thousands and uprooted hundreds of thousands! The toll has been especially heavy upon the elderly and the orphans. Those who lack mobility and who aren’t easily able to find shelter have suffered and are suffering still!<\/p>\n

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Ap Photo Dmitry Lovetsky<\/p><\/div>\n

Cities Destroyed<\/h4>\n

In a matter of a few months cities in Eastern Ukraine have gone from bustling societies with robust economies and lively populations to burned-out shells that dimly represent their former glory. Those left in these war-torn areas are often left without money, without electricity, without water, without food on the shelves of the stores or medicines in the pharmacies!<\/p>\n

Their plight is desperate and their outlook on the future is grim.<\/p>\n

Christians Affected<\/h4>\n

Numerous churches, Christian schools and other Christian organizations have been seized by rebel forces and been forced out of their places of worship, study and ministry! Amazingly many of the believers who have chosen to stay in the conflict zone are using every opportunity they have to continue serving the needy, preaching the gospel, and bringing the hope of Christ to those in desperate need of everything!<\/p>\n

Help on Its Way<\/h4>\n

In response to this great humanitarian crisis, our team of ABWE missionaries established the “Ukraine Crisis Fund.”<\/a> The purpose of the fund is to give aid to those affected by the current crisis in Ukraine. All funds are given either through local church connections or with the council of church leaders. Our desire is that the funds would not only help those in need materially and physically but would also strengthen the church’s ability to share the hope of Jesus with those they are ministering to.<\/p>\n

Over the last three months\u00a0donors have given nearly \u00a0$25,000 to the Ukraine Crisis fund. I wanted to take a few minutes to let you know how those funds are being used.<\/p>\n

What’s Been Done<\/h4>\n